Prescription drug charges are common in Provo and throughout Utah County. Prescription pain medications specifically can be very addictive and often lead to problems for patients following treatment. In fact, many individuals who are charged for possession of such medicines as Oxycodone, Percocet, Loratab, and other opiates, often initially have legal prescriptions and later are so addicted to the medications they pursue illegal means of obtaining such products. Many celebrities have even disclosed how they became addicted to these medications and the problems which arose in their lives. Certainly if you have been charged with felony possession of prescription medications, or a related charge such as fraudulent prescriptions, you are not alone. These are substantial issues which need to be addressed in a meaningful way in the local Utah County community and throughout the state of Utah. To speak with a prescription drug defense attorney in Provo, call us now at 801.800.8246.
Utah County Drug Court
In many cases where someone was charged with a prescription drug related offense or other drug offense such as cocaine or meth, the Utah County Drug Court may be a good resolution to the case. With drug court, the alleged defendant is required to enter a treatment and educational program which helps to resolve their underlying addiction issues rather than going to jail and suffering other potentially harsh penalties. Not everyone qualifies for drug court so it is important to have your case reviewed by a Provo criminal defense attorney in our office as soon as possible. Here, we have helped many people through the drug court system and in resolving their felony cases in a way that allows them to keep their job, avoid jail, and continue to be in their families lives.
Provo Drug Defense Lawyer
If you have been charged with prescription drug related offenses in Provo, Orem, Spanish Fork, Lehi, or anywhere else in the county, we can help. Call and speak with a Provo drug defense lawyer in our office today. We look forward to your call.
